Determination of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Coastal Sediments from the Porto Region (Portugal) by Microwave-Assisted Extraction, Followed by SPME and GC-MS

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2011

Authors

rocha, mj (Author) ICBAS; ferreira, pc (Author) Other; reis, pa (Author) Other; cruzeiro, c (Author) Other; rocha, e (Author) FCUP

Journal

Title: Journal of Chromatographic Science

Vol. 49

Pages: 695-701

ISSN: 0021-9665

Publisher: Oxford University Press

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Scientific classification

FOS: Natural sciences > Biological sciences

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-002-M80

DOI: 10.1093/chrsci/49.9.695

Abstract (EN): A simple low-cost, analytical method based on microwave-assisted extraction of sediments, followed by solid phase micro-extraction and gas chromatography mass spectrometry, was developed and validated for the quantification of sixteen polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in marine and estuarine sediment samples. The PAHs were those included in the United States Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) priority list. Method detection limits were between 0.07 and 0.76 ¿g/kg dry weight (dw), which makes the current method suitable for environmental analysis. Sediments screened for PAHs from the Douro River estuary and the Porto seacoast exhibit total concentrations that ranged from 58.98 to 156.45 ¿g/kg dw, and from 51.98 to 54.79 ¿g/kg dw, respectively. The presence of almost all human carcinogenic PAHs in the analyzed areas indicate that these sediments can be considered polluted, suggesting that future monitoring programs together with an effective coastal management program must be implemented to guarantee the safe usage of the current areas for fishing and bathing. © 2011 Publishing Technology.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 7